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magik9113 wrote:

Dallas2020 wrote:"Already champions" Napoli got slapped by lowly Roma, whereas we got lucky at the very last minute with Lazio. Now we just need to capitalize with the win over Atalanta.

I wouldn't call it luck that we won last minute. Dybala earned that goal

Dybala did earn that goal, he also earned a penalty very early in the game, but the ref didn't give it. Juve played like crap though, that's why I called it lucky.

Lol, well done Inter. Now we need to capitalize on Wednesday, so that we can play the bench before our next CL outing.
Napoli is the same they have been lately - great first half of a season, blow all other competitions on purpose, then blow SeriA chances in March, just coz they aren't good enough.

Feeling sad for Napoli. This slump could be the cause of Europa league. So close. Didn't want to see Juventus win the title again.

After six scudetti, I will almost feel bad for Napoli if Juve win on Wednesday

Their slump can’t be too much blamed on Europa league, they are outta coppa Italia played second string many of the EL games. But yes they certainly lack depth.
Sometimes when an objective becomes an absolute obsession, failure inevitably ensues. But there is still a long way to go, they are by no means out even if we win on Wed

Big game today for the scudetto race between Juve and Atalanta. Atalanta are a good side, I wouldn’t be surprised if we draw. Will be surprised if we lose

magik9113 wrote:Big game today for the scudetto race between Juve and Atalanta. Atalanta are a good side, I wouldn’t be surprised if we draw. Will be surprised if we lose

Atalanta missing a couple of starters, so I'm expecting a narrow win for us.

Costa so good. Such a shame Cuadrado is out.

Dallas2020 wrote:Costa so good. Such a shame Cuadrado is out.

Agreed. Costa has been playing on another level lately

Lel, so much drama, good match. Easy +4, now can chill a bit before 1\4

We got Martial, sad...

And there it is. Scudetto race back on after SPAL hold Juve 0-0

Very sad. Not even walking till 60th minute. Pjanic has been atrocious whole season, doesn't bring anything at all to the table.

that's harsh for Pjanic. He's been solid, definitely lately he hasn't been anything special. Marchisio deserves to start a few games over him.
For the past month Mandzukic has played worse than I've ever seen in his entire career. Dybala, Higuain, and Costa have been carrying us, along with good defense....speaking of which, Chiellini is probably out for the first leg of Real with injury.

magik9113 wrote:that's harsh for Pjanic. He's been solid, definitely lately he hasn't been anything special. Marchisio deserves to start a few games over him.
For the past month Mandzukic has played worse than I've ever seen in his entire career. Dybala, Higuain, and Costa have been carrying us, along with good defense....speaking of which, Chiellini is probably out for the first leg of Real with injury.

Pjaanic has been atrocious since like New Year. Zukic is having probably the worst year of his career and I missed only 3, maybe 4 games this season. We are pretty lucky to be 2 points ahead and in quarter finals. We played a lot better last season.

Juve-Napoli right now. Must win for Napoli.

Chiellini our injured after six mins, huge boost for Napoli.

Koulibaly with a 89th min header to win the game for Napoli 1-0 in Turin.

Juve still +1 in the table but it feels today as if the scudetto was lost

magik9113 wrote:Koulibaly with a 89th min header to win the game for Napoli 1-0 in Turin.

Juve still +1 in the table but it feels today as if the scudetto was lost

^lol


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in non World Cup news, UEFA just banned Milan from UCL/EL for the next two years

https://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=434&t=1737572

This is great news for fans of Italian Football in America. I believe beIN SPORTS previously had the rights here. But to my knowledge coverage of Serie A was somewhat limited.

The Premiere League (thanks to NBC) has a huge spotlight in the States. With the Bundesliga (Fox) not too far behind.

Now with ESPN showing Serie A games somewhat regularly (one would hope), the popularity of Italian Football should take off as well.

Cactus Jack wrote:https://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=434&t=1737572

This is great news for fans of Italian Football in America. I believe beIN SPORTS previously had the rights here. But to my knowledge coverage of Serie A was somewhat limited.

The Premiere League (thanks to NBC) has a huge spotlight in the States. With the Bundesliga (Fox) not too far behind.

Now with ESPN showing Serie A games somewhat regularly (one would hope), the popularity of Italian Football should take off as well.

Ronaldo doing work already.

And we’re back!

Juve tied 1-1 with Chievo at the half. Chievo with a goal against the run of play, Bonucci at fault for not marking better. I hate him.
Other than the goal it was complete domination by Juve. I expect four goals second half